The council may grant a franchise without calling for bids or may, in its discretion, advertise for bids for the sale of a franchise after notice inviting bids therefor upon a basis, not in conflict with the provisions of the municipal code, to be set out in advertisements for bids and notice of sale, provided that no bidding shall be had or required upon any renewal of a franchise, surrender of existing franchise or parts thereof, or in settlement of litigation between the grantee and the city. (Ord. 97-8 § 1, 1997)